February 2023

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Freedom as a Writer

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about the importance of defining freedom in your own specific terms because it is different for everyone, and your definition will ultimately guide you towards living the writer’s life you want.

Living the Writer's Life: Brian Whitaker

We first interviewed Brian Whitaker a decade ago, right after he’d left a successful career as a marketing manager for life as a Barefoot Writer. At the time, Brian reported corporate life had been keeping him from his family, community, and other interests. He wanted balance. Find out how, 10 years later, he not only found that balance but said goodbye forever to the feast-or-famine cycle and is thriving with new projects and tools (including AI!).

6 Steps to Writing a Successful White Paper and Raking in Nice Fees

Writing white papers can be a very lucrative specialty for copywriters. Here is why white papers are important cornerstone content, and why they are ideal for certain business missions. Plus, the six main components of a successful white paper.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Questions Are Crucial

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, focus on the importance of asking follow-up questions, how they lead to deeper connections, and ultimately show that you care.

New Freelance Writer Creates Career Success in Just 4 Months…

Sometimes a refusal to “wait for the perfect moment” can take you far when you’re just starting to figure out a path to freelance writing career success. Here, Jill Weberding maps out how she created her quick path to copywriting success in just four months...

Living the Writer's Life: Latifat Abifarin

In Latifat Abifarin’s words, “I’m one piece of evidence that there are talented and good people from Nigeria.” Over the years, Latifat has struggled at times to connect with potential clients who judge her or assume she can’t speak English. But, she’s persevered and built a successful writer’s life working as a content writer, ebook designer, and scriptwriter.

How to Use AI Writing Tools and Become a Better, Faster, Higher-Earning Writer — Part 2

AI can be a very helpful, high-level writing assistant. Here is a deeper dive into how writers can use AI effectively, along with real examples. For content and copywriters, AI tools can handle several key tasks, banish writer’s block, and save a lot of time and effort.

How to Use AI Writing Tools and Become a Better, Faster, Higher-Earning Writer — Part 1

AI has opened a world of possibilities when it comes to writing. In this overview of how you can leverage AI in your writing career, you’ll discover six ways you can use AI tools. AI can be the ultimate writer’s assistant and offer a huge productivity hack once you know how to use it effectively.

5 Steps You Can Take Right Now If You’re Worried About AI Copywriting…

Writers fear AI is coming for their jobs. After all, if AI can write an article in seconds, why would a client need to hire a writer? Discover why AI won’t replace human writers. Plus, five steps you can take to future-proof yourself against AI and increase the value you bring to clients.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Law of Inertia

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about the importance of evaluating how you spend your time, the intention behind those actions, and if those actions are contributing to the outcome you want.

How This Freelance Writing “Tortoise” Hit Career Breakthroughs

Jill Wright, freelance copywriter and web content writer, was not an overnight success. But this slow-and-steady achiever found her own path to career growth by joining AWAI mentor-led programs. Find out how, and see her words of advice for new writers...

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Setting Boundaries

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about the importance of creating boundaries in order to take care of yourself.